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Epic battle
Each year, Flickr publishes statistics on its service, and each year the iPhone becomes the most popular camera in the world. But the most popular does not mean the best.
In order not to be unfounded, I compared top-end Samsung and Apple smartphones head-on: and. Despite the fact that Samsung calls its new products evolution, the cameras in the "sevens" were a real breakthrough. This was noted by all world publications, you can't argue with that. How can the iPhone respond to this?
I took both phones and walked the streets of Moscow and Voronezh. Filmed in different conditions: indoors, outdoors, in the evening, during the day. Who came out the winner, you decide.
Camera launch speed
In order not to miss a great moment, you have to be very fast. Therefore, it is important that the camera does not fail.
S7 edge. The smartphone has a cool feature thanks to which the camera opens in just 0.6 seconds. You just need to double-click on the Home button, and that's it, you're ready to shoot. The camera starts up instantly, it feels like it is constantly hanging in the background. It's great that the function works even if the smart is locked.
As a result, it takes a split second to pull the phone out of your pocket and press the button twice, which is especially important for mobile photography.
iPhone 6s Plus. In order to launch the camera on an iPhone, you must first activate the display, and then make a swipe over the camera icon. Or unlock your smart phone with Touch ID and open the Camera app. What is it, what goes on for a long time, about 3-4 seconds. During this time, the moment may be lost.
Fast focusing
The camera started quickly - cool! It is now important that she focuses just as quickly.
S7 edge. The new "sevens" use Dual Pixel technology, which allows it to focus VERY quickly. I took out my phone, double-clicked on the button, the camera opened and already focused. The new sensor has not only high light sensitivity, but also an upgraded phase detection autofocus. Now all the pixels of the matrix are used for focusing, and not part of it, as it was before. A similar technology can be found even in some DSLRs; this is something new for smartphones.
The smart focuses quickly in both good lighting and poor lighting. For example, during the day, the S7 edge camera focuses in 0.15 seconds, versus 0.79 seconds for the iPhone 6s Plus. In low light 0.2 seconds versus 1.22 seconds for an iPhone!
iPhone 6s Plus. Autofocus on iPhones was once the fastest. But not at this time. No, he quickly enough focuses on the subject, but if the camera is drastically transported to something else, then it is not a fact that this other will be in focus. In low light, the 6s Plus shows itself even worse, the focus starts to fidget, so do sharp photo not so easy.
Shooting in the dark
In all comparisons, the first photo was taken with an iPhone and the second with a Samsung. By the way, if you don't read this line, it will be even more interesting;)
The main cameras of smartphones have the same resolution of 12 megapixels. But the difference between them is colossal.
S7 edge. Compared to the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S7 / S7 edge has reduced the number of megapixels from 16 to 12. But that's even good. Unlike its predecessor, the "sevens" used a double photodiode, resulting in pictures with a resolution of 4032 X 3024 and an aspect ratio of 4: 3, against 5312 X 2988 and 16: 9 in the Galaxy S6. When paired with the new lens, you get brilliant, sharp images with a minimum of noise.
Also, the S7 camera has an f / 1.7 aperture. This means that the aperture of the Samsung is wider and more light enters there. In addition, the size of each pixel has increased by 56% compared to last year's Galaxy S6, which also allows it to collect more light. This makes him the king of night shoots. Pictures in the dark are always clear, with a minimum of noise and artifacts.
In addition, this aperture allows you to take photos with a very shallow depth of field. The background blur is great, it is also called bokeh.
6s Plus. At the same time, the iPhone has an f / 2.2 aperture camera. In good light, it takes great pictures, but in the dark it is inferior to its competitor. The background turns into a mess, the pictures often come out dull and expressionless. But we must give it its due, the colors in the photos are more natural than those of the S7 edge.
Color balance
S7 edge. As for the color balance, Samsung still has work to do. S7 edge often lies with flowers, turns yellow, sometimes the pictures come out faded, sometimes, on the contrary, oversaturated. Yes, there is a "Pro" mode, where you can set everything with the knobs, but who needs it?
I quickly took out my phone, quickly focused on the subject and then I start poking around with the ISO and shutter speed. It's not serious somehow.
6s Plus. But in the iPhone, the color balance is all right. The colors in the photos come out natural, saturated, but without kinks. The picture is as close to real as possible, the difference is clearly visible in the picture with the motorcycle. Where the S7 edge has a pale orange, the 6s Plus has a deep red. An especially cool picture comes out in HDR mode.
Selfie
The front cameras of smartphones also have the same 5 megapixel resolution. But the result is completely different.
S7 edge. The smartphone has a 5-megapixel widescreen front camera. This, firstly, makes you visually farther from the camera (selfie sticks are not needed), and secondly, it allows you to shoot roomy group selfies. In addition, the pictures come out much better, including in low light. Hi, f / 1.7 aperture.
And the camera also has a lot of fun things like retouching right on the spot. You can make huge eyes, correct the tone of the face, etc.
6s Plus. In 2015, the iPhone finally received a 5-megapixel front camera. Why Apple has ignored this topic for so long is unclear. Yes, the pictures have become clearer, better in quality. But it is still far from competitors. Evening shots are noisy, and in general the quality lags far behind the S7 edge.
Macro
S7 edge. Taking macro shots on Samsung is a pleasure. First of all, amazing sharpness. Then it's great to zoom in on the photo as much as possible, because the details don't disappear. Secondly, the cool blurring of the background, I wrote about it above. This is especially noticeable on the flower. The only thing missing is color balance. Yes, here you can see that the S7 edge is lying with colors, the picture is not as saturated as that of the iPhone.
iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone also copes well with macro, the photos are crisp and juicy. Yes, if you zoom in too much, the clarity disappears, the depth of field is greater. But the colors are more natural, here everyone chooses their own.
Panorama
S7 edge. The S7 edge does a great panorama, glues it together quickly, but I was not happy with the picture. Despite the fact that I tried not to shake the phone, the picture came out not quite clear, with overexposures and faded colors. At the same time, he frankly turns yellow, in comparison with the photo taken on the iPhone.
But there is a cool feature - "motion panorama". We shoot as usual, but the result is an animated panorama. If you flip through the picture or tilt the smart, the picture comes to life. It's a funny thing, but I think it won't be more useful than Live Photo.
iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone coped with the panorama better, it glued together about the same as the Samsung. The colors are natural here, there are no wild overexposures, the picture is clear.
Chips
S7 edge. Koreans love different features, the S7 edge camera is full of them. Here is the "Pro" mode with manual settings, and an analogue of Live Photo. After taking a photo, you can watch a small gif. There is a familiar "interval" mode, here it is called hyperlapse. And the S7 edge also got a fantastic “selfie flash” function, when the screen acts as a flash! Oh yes, it's in the iPhone ...
But you can take pictures with your voice, again, it's useful for selfies. We just turn on the camera and say "take a photo" or "shoot a video." Smart counts down 5 seconds, and the picture is ready. Or, you can use the open palm gesture. It is enough to turn on the camera, show the five fingers to the smartphone, and the selfie is ready.
There is an entertaining virtual shooting mode. We go around the object in a circle, and it turns out to be removed from all sides. The resulting picture can be rotated on the smart screen or viewed through the Samsung Gear VR virtual glasses.
iPhone 6s Plus. There are not so many such things in the iPhone, but everything you need is there. I must say, most of the Samsung chips have been successfully communicated from new iPhone: Live Photo, Screen Flash, Hyperlapse. The truth is implemented in a different way. To view a Live Photo in iPhone 6s Plus, you need to use 3D Touch, in Samsung it turns on by touch.
What is the result
As a result of comparison, the iPhone 6s Plus falls short on almost all fronts.
Galaxy S7 edge advantages:
In February 2016, the new flagship Galaxy S7 was shown. Among other advantages, manufacturers have focused on the camera of the novelty, claiming to be the best in the world among mobile devices... One of the proprietary chips was announced to support DualPixel technology, which allows you to focus almost instantly.
The 2016 flagship is not the only new focusing mechanism. The software itself has undergone changes with advanced settings. The matrix is \u200b\u200balso different from the sensors in other smartphones. We will try to learn about all the features of the photographic part and its capabilities in order.
The S7 does not use the standard Android 6 shooting application, but its own, which is part of the TouchWiz shell. It differs from the stock one in richer settings and a redesigned interface. The exact same application was used in the S6, S6 Edge and Note 5. At the top of the window there are buttons for settings, choosing the resolution and aspect ratio of the photo, switches for the flash and timer, HDR and a menu for choosing effects. Below is the focus / shutter button, photo / video and main / front camera switches, an icon for accessing the photo gallery.
When choosing modes, you can use preset scenarios: auto, pro, selective focus, panoramic photo, animation, the ability to shoot stream directly in youtube, slow motion, 360-degree virtual shooting, food shooting and accelerated video.
In the "Pro" mode, manual configuration becomes available. You can independently control white balance, ISO, contrast, brightness, and shutter speed.
A distinctive feature of a smartphone that brings it closer to full-fledged cameras is the ability to save photos in RAW and JPG at the same time. "Raw" data from the matrix can be processed in Photoshop or another professional editor. This allows you to adjust colors, sharpness, white balance, and other image parameters in a relaxed environment on your computer to achieve the best possible image quality.
Specifications
In Galaxy S7, the photo module is based on a 12 MP matrix. Depending on the production batch and modification (and there are about 20 of them, for different markets and networks), you can use your own Bright Cell S5K2L1 module or Sony Exmor IMX260. They have identical characteristics, and, most likely, they are variations of the same model produced in different enterprises.
Despite its modest 12MP resolution by 2016 standards, the S7 camera has some advantages. First of all, these are the dimensions of the matrix: 1 / 2.5 "- usually this diagonal corresponds to 16 MP. Due to the large matrix, the pixel was increased to 1.4 microns (instead of the standard 1.12 microns in the S6). In addition, each of the They have their own phase-detection AF sensor, a technology called Dual Pixel, previously only used in DSLRs.
The optics in the S7 have also changed in a positive direction. The aperture (aperture) of the lens was improved from f / 1.9 to f / 1.7. The stabilization system provides protection from trembling hands. During the day, it is practically of no use (the frame is taken with an instant exposure), but in the evening the system improves clarity. The flash looks somehow modest: it consists of one diode emitting neutral white light.
There is practically no difference in the quality of photos from different matrices (Samsung and Sony) when viewed on a monitor. If you take a photo under the same conditions on different versions of the Galaxy S7, the comparison shows the minimum difference. With the naked eye, it is only noticeable that the Samsung sensor maintains the color temperature a little better, and the Sony footage slightly fades into warm shades in the evening (the footage is slightly yellow). But the Japanese matrix shows a slightly higher quality detail, which is noticeable when the scale is increased to 100%. Below are two pictures for two smartphones Samsung Galaxy S7 with different matrices: at the top is a matrix from Samsung, at the bottom is from Sony.
How the camera shoots in different modes
Daytime landscape photography
S7 shows excellent results in daytime photography. It delivers an acceptable level of detail even though the pixel count is reduced. With the same zoom scale, the photos from the S7 look more "angular" than those from the S6, but the contours of objects do not have the same blur as in its predecessor. It's hard to tell right away which of the two evils is the lesser, but the S7 footage looks more attractive in this comparison.
Snapshot in good conditions
The dynamic range can be called rich (by the standards of mobile technology), in the bright sun the smartphone does not overexpose the sky, but it also does not shade the darker areas of the photo. But it is not ideal if there are enough bright details and light tones in the frame - signs of flare appear. For example, the glow of the sun, even partially caught in the lens, blinds the corner of the frame, filling it with white. This is nit-picking (not shooting against the sun is one of the first rules of a beginner photographer), but the fact remains.
Shot with focus on the sky
A shot with the sun in the frame
Shot with focus on the tree
Daytime photography isn't the Galaxy S7's trump card at all. And this is not because the matrix is \u200b\u200bbad (no, it shoots perfectly). It's just a smartphone camera, but nothing more. It is impossible to examine every leaf of a tree standing a couple of tens of meters away. Photos from some Meizu, Xiaomi for $ 200, or Samsung for $ 250 will look the same on the monitor screen. Excellent lighting conditions allow any more or less normal matrix to unfold, keeping competition to a minimum.
Portraits and close-ups
Not so long ago, Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Pro cameraphone, equipped with two matrices. During the presentation, the emphasis was on the magnificent bokeh effect (blurring the background and clear focus in the foreground). The smartphone was even compared to a professional Canon DSLR for 4 thousand dollars to emphasize the "coolness" of the novelty. So, S7 can do the same without any second matrix. Near focus works very clearly, portrait photography is its strong point. Blurring out the background beautifully, emphasizing the contrast is not a problem at all.
Focus on the subject up close and blur the background
When shooting portraits from a couple of meters, the sensor's capabilities are enough to take in most of the reflected light. In such conditions, the sensor practically does not lather the skin on the face and conveys its details. If you use a tripod and set a slower shutter speed, the shots are great. With close shooting and portraits, the Samsung Galaxy S7 does an excellent job. In this mode, the benefits become more noticeable.
Shooting at dusk
In low light conditions (100-1000 Lux, like cloudy weather or in a building), the advantages of the camera become more evident. A decent sensor size picks up more light, making the details of objects appear sharper. The aforementioned flash, despite just one LED, does its job in good faith. The objects in the foreground are highlighted with high quality, their contours are smooth and quite distinguishable.
If you shoot with the flash off and off automatically, the near details become less clear. But this only applies to weak room lighting. At dusk, the lack of sunshine does not interfere. Here lies the main advantage of the Samsung Galaxy S7 over cheaper devices. They are already beginning to smear the contours, applying noise reduction, and the hero of the review still allows you to highlight the “ladders” of pixels in the photo - side effect from reduced resolution. That is, if the noise suppression system is connected, it is only superficially, without distorting details.
When trying to take a picture of a neighboring house at dusk, the camera gives "something similar to real outlines." "Soap" appears, the clarity leaves much to be desired, but competitors cannot even this, demonstrating incomprehensible spots when the photo approaches, under which it is difficult to guess the house. Here the score is a C with a slight minus, against the background of full-fledged devices, but 5 - in comparison with smartphones.
Night shooting
You can get a high-quality shot at night only with a flash, and at close range. No matter how they glorify the Samsung S7 camera, but this is just a smartphone, albeit not cheap. Even a tripod and a long exposure won't help you shoot the starry sky. A tiny (by the standards of DSLRs) matrix is \u200b\u200bbeyond its power. In general, in auto mode at night, the camera is not useful, as in comparison with any other smartphone. You need a photo in the dark - only a DSLR will help.
Another thing is a photo with a flash of nearby elements. The device will be able to photograph the company sitting by the fire. It will even (a clear defense) maintain some kind of balance. The flame will not turn into an incomprehensible yellow spot, but will remain visible, but the faces, at the same time, will not turn into lifeless wax figures. So there is also a positive mark.
On the Samsung Galaxy S7, you can get a tolerable shot in the light of street lights. The camera will also capture a sunset or dawn, and can even convey many shades.
Frontalka
In addition to the main matrix, the Samsung S7 also has a good front camera. It is also not easy: at a resolution of 5 MP, the aperture is also f / 1.7 (like the main one). This is very good for a front camera. Due to the good light transmission, selfies are very detailed. Someone will not even like it: if you do not apply effects, the device "spoils" the portrait. At an ultra-short distance (half a meter), in sunlight, every pimple, every mole becomes visible.
The background of the front camera is slightly soapy (the focus is fixed, and is tuned specifically to the foreground), but within reason. This is approximately how the main matrix of the iPhone 4 shot in similar conditions, even if we did not take into account the lack of autofocus from the hero of the review. The selfie camera also supports automatic HDR.
Filming
In terms of video shooting, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is also good. Supports 4K video recording at 30 FPS. But such a frame rate per second is provided only in good lighting conditions, the frequency decreases at dusk.
The camcorder performs much better when shooting in FullHD. Frame rates of 60 FPS are sufficient for fluidity, and an optical image stabilizer smooths out shake when shooting handheld. The sound is recorded in stereo, thanks to the presence of a second microphone. This is not Dolby Digital, but against the background of Xiaomi with two microphones - heaven and earth.
If you reduce the resolution to HD 720p, you can do slow-motion shooting at 240 FPS. When viewed, such clips will play 8 times slower than filmed. This is not enough to capture the flapping of an insect's wing (this requires at least 1000 FPS), but slower phenomena and processes can be viewed in detail.
Are there any drawbacks to the camera, as for a smartphone
The main disadvantages of the Samsung Galaxy S7 camera (in comparison with full-size photos) are highlighted. This lack of detail, low light sensitivity at night, imperfect dynamic range. Shooting video in 4K is noticeably inferior to video cameras (the same GoPro budget versions). But what if we compare with smartphones, which is the Samsung Galaxy S7?
- Dynamic range... There are no shortcomings here: modestly against the background of DSLRs (in which the sun remains orange), but cool against the background of mobile phones. Only a few can do the same.
- Detailing... There are no advantages here. On a summer day, S7 can lose to a more budgetary matrix of 16 MP (due to fewer pixels), and in the evening it can still watch “soap” or “ladder”.
- Focusing... Samsung S7 has no downsides here, definitely. The focus is fast, the contrast between the central composition and the periphery is emphasized perfectly, everyone would be so.
- Evening shooting... In this regard, the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7 is able to outperform its competitors. The increased matrix pixels and aperture catch light better, there are no minuses.
- Portrait... And there are no shortcomings in this nomination. Not a DSLR, but among smartphones, only the Nokia 808 (which was discontinued 100 years ago) could do something better. This concerns both the main camera and the front camera (in which only models with the Sony IMX179 at 8 MP can compete with the S7).
Thus, we can state: the only thing where the Samsung Galaxy S7 camera may not be the best is the detailing of photos taken in bright daylight. Here, even a $ 200 Chinese with 16 MP can match. The only difference is that the percentage of successful photos from the S7 will be higher than that of the Chinese.
Part 2: we study in detail the screen, camera, autonomous operation and other features
We continue our story about the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. In the first part of the article, the performance of the device was tested in detail, and its design was also described. Now we will examine other key aspects, first of all - the quality of the screen and camera, battery life. And finally, we will share with you the experience of using a smartphone in extreme conditions.
Screen
As we already noted in the first part of the article, in the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the manufacturer decided to rely on the average screen size - less than in the Galaxy S6 Edge +, but more than in the Galaxy S6 Edge. At the same time, the resolution remained ultra-high (2560 × 1440). And visually, the screen really makes a great impression. Instrumental testing of the display was conducted by Aleksey Kudryavtsev, editor of the Projectors and TV section. Below is his conclusion.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are not worse than that of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the turned off screens (on the left - Nexus 7, on the right - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, then they can be distinguished by their size):
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is slightly darker (the brightness in the photographs is 103 versus 111 for the Nexus 7, the glare curved edges are excluded from the tested screen) and does not have a pronounced shade. The doubling of reflected objects in the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge screen is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen. Due to the smaller number of boundaries (such as glass / air) with greatly different refractive indices, screens without an air gap look better in conditions of strong ambient light, but their repair in case of cracked outer glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. The outer surface of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, better than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are much easier to remove, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of regular glass.
When the white field was displayed on the full screen and with manual brightness control, its maximum value was 410 cd / m², the minimum was 1.6 cd / m². You also need to take into account the fact that in this case the smaller the white area on the screen, the lighter it is, that is, the actual maximum brightness of the white areas will almost always be higher than the specified value. As a result, daytime readability in the sun should be at a fairly good level. The reduced brightness level allows you to use the device without any problems even in complete darkness. Automatic brightness control works according to the light sensor (it is located to the left of the slot of the front speaker). You can make adjustments to how this function works by moving the setting slider. Further, for three conditions, we give the screen brightness values \u200b\u200bfor three values \u200b\u200bof this setting - for 0%, 50% and 100%. In complete darkness in automatic mode, the brightness decreases to 1.6, 7.9 and 7.9 cd / m2, respectively (the first is too dark, the second and third - after adaptation of the eye, it may be normal), in an office illuminated with artificial light (approximately 400 lx), the brightness is set at 1.6, 130 and 405 cd / m2 (darkish - just right - bright, which corresponds to the specified correction), in a brightly lit environment (corresponds to illumination on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lx or slightly more) - increases to 520, 540 and 540 cd / m². These values \u200b\u200bare higher than the maximum with manual adjustment and such brightness should be exactly enough for the image on the screen to be well distinguished in any natural conditions. In general, the result of the automatic brightness control function is as expected. Note that even with the automatic brightness correction turned off in a dark environment, the smartphone does not allow the brightness to be set above 190 cd / m². At any brightness level, there is significant modulation with a frequency of about 60 or 240 Hz. The figure below shows the dependence of brightness (vertical axis) on time (horizontal axis) for several values \u200b\u200bof brightness adjustment:
It can be seen that at the maximum brightness and close to it, the modulation amplitude is not very large, as a result, there is no visible flicker. However, as the brightness decreases, modulation appears with a large relative amplitude. Therefore, the presence of such modulation can already be seen in the test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect or simply with rapid eye movement. Depending on individual sensitivity, such flickering can cause increased fatigue.
This screen uses a Super AMOLED matrix - an active matrix on organic light-emitting diodes. A full color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B), but there are twice as many green subpixels, which can be referred to as RGBG. This is confirmed by a fragment of a micrograph:
For comparison, you can see the gallery of photomicrographs of screens used in mobile technology.
In the fragment above, you can count 4 green subpixels, 2 red (4 halves) and 2 blue (1 whole and 4 quarters), while repeating these fragments, you can lay out the entire screen without gaps and overlaps. For such matrices, Samsung has introduced the name PenTile RGBG. The manufacturer considers the screen resolution for green subpixels, for the other two it will be two times lower. The location and shape of the subpixels in this version is close to the case of the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen and some other newer Samsung devices (and not only) with AMOLED screens. This PenTile RGBG version is better than the old one with red squares, blue rectangles and green subpixel stripes. However, some uneven contrast borders and other artifacts are still present. However, due to the very high resolution, they have minimal impact on image quality.
The screen has excellent viewing angles. Truth, white color when deviated even at small angles, it alternately acquires a light blue-green and pinkish tint, but the black color remains simply black at any angle. It is so black that the contrast setting is not applicable in this case. When viewed from perpendicular view, the uniformity of the white field is excellent. For comparison, here are the photos on which the screens of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (profile Main) and the second comparison participant displayed the same images, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to about 190 cd / m2, and the color balance on the camera was forcibly switched to 6500 K. White field:
Note the excellent uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field (except for darkening and hue change towards the curved edges). And the test picture (profile Main):
The color rendition is good, the colors are moderately saturated, the color balance of the screens is slightly different. Note that in this case the picture occupies in height (with this screen orientation) the entire area available for image display and goes over the curved edges of the screen, which leads to darkening and color distortion. Also, in the light, these areas almost always glare, which further interferes when viewing images displayed in full screen. And even the picture of films with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 goes to the folds, which greatly interferes with watching a movie. The photo above was taken after selecting a profile Main in the screen settings, there are four of them:
Profile Adaptive display differs in some kind of automatic adjustment of the color rendition to the type of the output image and the surrounding conditions, which is obtained by selecting the two remaining profiles shown below.
AMOLED movie:
Saturation and color contrast are noticeably increased.
AMOLED Photo:
The saturation is still high, but the color contrast is closer to normal. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen (profile AMOLED movie). White box:
The brightness at an angle on both screens has noticeably decreased (to avoid strong darkening, the shutter speed is increased compared to previous photos), but in the case of Samsung, the drop in brightness is much less pronounced. As a result, with formally the same brightness screen samsung The Galaxy S7 Edge is visually much brighter (compared to LCD screens), as the screen of a mobile device often has to be viewed from at least a slight angle. And the test picture:
It can be seen that the colors have not changed much on both screens and the brightness at the Samsung angle is noticeably higher. The switching of the state of the matrix elements is performed almost instantly, but at the turn-on front there may be a step with a width of about 17 ms (which corresponds to a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz). For example, this is how the dependence of brightness on time looks like when switching from black to white and vice versa:
In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to plumes trailing behind moving objects. However, dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are distinguished by high definition and even some "jerky" movements.
For profiles AMOLED Photo and Main the gamma curve plotted using 32 points with equal intervals by the numerical value of the shade of gray did not reveal any blockage either in highlights or shadows, and the exponent of the approximating power function is 2.14, which is slightly less than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma -curve slightly deviates from the power-law dependence (the captions in parentheses show the exponent of the approximating power-law function and the coefficient of determination):
For profile AMOLED movie The gamma curve has a pronounced S-shaped character, which increases the visible contrast of the image, but in the shadows the distinction of shades is preserved.
Recall that in the case of OLED screens, the brightness of image fragments dynamically changes in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - it decreases for generally light images. As a result, the obtained dependence of brightness on the hue (gamma curve), most likely, does not correspond a little to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential output of shades of gray on almost the entire screen.
Color gamut in case of profile AMOLED movie very wide, it almost covers Adobe RGB coverage:
When choosing a profile AMOLED Photo coverage is compressed to Adobe RGB boundaries:
When choosing a profile Main coverage is compressed to sRGB borders:
Without correction, the spectra of the components are very well separated:
In case of a profile Main with maximum correction, the color components are already noticeably mixed with each other:
Note that normal sRGB-optimized images appear unnaturally saturated on screens with a wide gamut without proper color correction. Hence the recommendation - in most cases, watching movies, photographs and everything natural is better when choosing a profile Main, and only if the photo was taken on the Adobe RGB setting, it makes sense to switch the profile to AMOLED Photo... Profile AMOLED movie, despite the name, the least suitable for watching movies and anything else.
The gray scale balance is good. Color temperature in profile AMOLED movie noticeably higher than 6500 K, in the other two it is close to 6500 K, while in a significant part of the gray scale this parameter does not change very much, which improves the visual perception of the color balance. The deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) remains below 10 units for most of the gray scale, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device, and also does not change very much:
(In most cases, the darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since the color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)
Let's summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-reflective properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable value. It is permissible (and in bright light - it is necessary) to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works quite adequately. The advantages of the screen include a good oleophobic coating, as well as a color gamut close to sRGB and an acceptable color balance (when choosing a profile Main). At the same time, let's recall the general advantages of OLED screens: true black color (if nothing is reflected in the screen), excellent uniformity of the white field, noticeably less than that of LCDs, a drop in image brightness when viewed from an angle. The disadvantages include modulation of the screen brightness. Users who are particularly sensitive to flicker may experience fatigue as a result. However, the overall screen quality is very high. Separately, we note that from the point of view of image quality, there is only harm from curved edges, since this design find introduces very noticeable color tone distortions and reduces brightness at the edges of the picture, and also leads to inevitable glare at least along one long side of the screen in ambient light conditions ...
Video playback
We did not find the MHL interface, like the Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. For this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see "Testing methods for video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)"). Screenshots with an exposure of 1 s helped to determine the nature of the frame output of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 by 720 (720p), 1920 by 1080 (1080p) and 3840 by 2160 (4K) pixels) and the frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps). In our tests, we used the MX Player video player in the "Hardware" mode. The test results are summarized in the table:
| File | Uniformity | Skips |
| 4K / 30p | well | not |
| 4K / 25p | well | not |
| 4K / 24p | well | not |
| 1080 / 60p | excellent | not |
| 1080 / 50p | excellent | not |
| 1080 / 30p | excellent | not |
| 1080 / 25p | well | not |
| 1080 / 24p | excellent | not |
| 720 / 60p | excellent | not |
| 720 / 50p | excellent | not |
| 720 / 30p | excellent | not |
| 720 / 25p | excellent | not |
| 720 / 24p | excellent | not |
Note: If both columns Uniformity and Skips green ratings are set, this means that, most likely, when watching movies, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and skipping of frames will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problemsrelated to playback of the respective files.
According to the criterion for outputting frames, the quality of video files playback on the screen of the device itself is very good, since frames (or groups of frames) can be displayed with more or less uniform intervals of intervals and without frame drops. When playing video files with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 (1080p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly along the border of the screen, going into the bends. The clarity of the picture is high, but not ideal, since there is no escape from interpolation to the screen resolution. However, for the sake of experiment, you can switch to one-to-one pixel mode, there will be no interpolation, but the PenTile features will appear - the vertical world through the pixel will be in a grid, and the horizontal one will be slightly greenish. This is true only for viewing the test world, the described artifacts are absent in real frames. The brightness range displayed on the screen actually corresponds to the standard range of 16-235 - in shadows and highlights, just a couple of shades merge with black and white, respectively.
The experience of using the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge showed that curved edges in no way harm the image when watching a movie - you soon forget about them altogether, and the headphones do an excellent job with sound output: even in road noise at low volumes, the characters' speech is legible, while your neighbors the film is not heard.
Camera
On the occasion of the release of the new flagship, Samsung decided to gather journalists and take them to the “near Moscow region” so that they could appreciate the smartphone in harsh conditions, without being distracted by work, social networks and other intrigues of dark forces. However, the nearest Moscow region, corresponding to the required harsh conditions, turned out to be the Karelian coast of the Kandalaksha Bay of the White Sea - in fact, the Arctic. There our editor of the “Digital Photo” section Anton Soloviev tested the smartphone camera. Below is his detailed report.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has an updated camera module as part of an overall consumer improvement program, as with many other features of this model. The lens is now characterized by a relative aperture of 1: 1.7, the pixels on the sensor have become even larger and reached 1.4 microns (you can even remember the "famous" HTC ultrapixels), while each has become double for faster focusing. The number of pixels was reduced to 12 million, which is the golden mean in this form factor (just remember the history of the development of compact 1 / 2.3 ″ cameras).
However, the hardware innovations had little effect on the camera menu.
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An interesting feature of the camera is the manual mode, which allows shooting in RAW. In general, manual mode, like RAW, on a smartphone is far from being an essential tool. Moreover, the manufacturer tries to hone the auto mode and bring it to the maximum, and the built-in converter often works much more adequately than third-party ones, so in most cases it is more advisable to use it for shooting.
However, in difficult lighting conditions, problems with white balance can arise, which can be solved by manually setting the temperature.
RAW will also be a nice bonus for those who like to tinker with processing, but do not forget that to get it, you need to turn the corresponding toggle switch in the camera settings, which is active only in Pro mode and at the same time is periodically reset after walking in other modes.
Panoramas are well implemented in the camera. Moreover, the power reserve during wiring is enough for more than 360 degrees. In addition, in the panorama mode, you can get interesting compositions if everything you would like does not fit into the frame. However, it should be borne in mind that panoramas are less clear than simple pictures. Unfortunately, the HDR mode does not work when shooting panoramas, but it would be quite good.
With IP68 protection in mind, you don't have to worry about your smartphone if it falls in snow or water. And although the manufacturer does not offer to shoot underwater, it would be a shame to miss such a chance, because we tested it not just anywhere, but on the shores of the White Sea (more on our overall impressions of using the smartphone in extreme conditions will be discussed later). There were a lot of problems when shooting with a smartphone underwater: the sensor starts to go crazy, the volume buttons set to release are not very convenient, but the water is cold and salty. The first problem was solved by turning on the display after submerging under water or by partial immersion, the second and third had to endure, and the smartphone had to be “freshened” in the snow after swimming in sea water. He endured all these actions with dignity.
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While we are talking about convenience, it is worth noting the problems when shooting with one quite standard hand. Since there was an Edge modification in use, the sensitive edges had to be handled carefully. (In general, these "edges" often create some discomfort when using, although if you want, then for the sake of design you can get used to them.) If you grab your smartphone the way you have to do with most tablet phones, your fingers often "occupy" the sensor, and the shutter button stops responding to pressing.
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For such cases, you can use the volume buttons in the settings and use them as a shutter button. However, they are located in such a way that right-handers will not be very comfortable, and it is difficult to compose a frame across the remaining third of the display. In vertical orientation, there are problems with the fact that part of the index finger periodically falls into the corner of the frame.
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The last option: turn the smartphone over, taking it by the top so that the volume button is under the index finger. However, this is inconvenient from the point of view of general use - you still have to connect your other hand to turn over. In addition, the smartphone is too thin and with such a grip it tries to slip out, and the fingers of the right hand constantly fall into the lens.
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In addition to the real-world test, we tested the camera on a laboratory bench using our method.
The camera turned out to be quite flagship, albeit slightly raw, which, I would like to believe, will be corrected in serial firmware. First of all, the rather obvious sharping and the presence of out-of-focus areas in very unexpected parts of the frame confuse. In addition, a slight soapiness is noticeable, to which, however, we are already accustomed to Samsung smartphones. Otherwise, the camera behaves very decently and allows you to take pictures at the level of a good compact, both from the technical side and from the artistic side.
As you can see from the graph, the resolution of the camera is almost at the level of its predecessors, but the overall quality of the images has undoubtedly increased, albeit not much.
Focusing in the smartphone is implemented so well that you already stop paying attention to it. Dual pixels, in fact, implement the principle of phase focusing, and their presence throughout the sensor area provides good accuracy. It is difficult to say if the camera focuses much faster compared to other smartphones, but there were no problems with finding sharpness, waiting for focus and misses during testing. In any case, in this regard, the use of the camera did not cause discomfort, so we can say that focusing is fast enough.
I would like to note the video filming separately, since this time its implementation in a smartphone really does not raise any questions. There is practically no “rolling shutter” effect, and other artifacts. The image is stable, sharp, without jerking or rippling, despite only 30 fps. Focusing when shooting movies is as fast as when shooting a photo.
The smartphone has a slow motion mode that allows you to record in 720p at 240 fps with sound. When viewing, you can slow down a specific section. Below is a video made up of various recordings taken with a smartphone during testing.
More examples of shooting with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera are presented below in the gallery.
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Software and communication
Smartphone runs on newest version Android OS - 6.0.1. Above it is a proprietary Samsung shell, optimized specifically for the Edge modification. We are talking about an auxiliary menu that can be pulled out from the right edge, as well as the ability to use curved edges for color alerts.
By and large, there is nothing new here compared to the previous Edge, and, frankly, we still think that all these chips are rather an artificial attempt to justify the presence of curved edges and make this design find at least somewhat useful, rather than really useful features. After all, hypothetically, all the same could be done with a conventional screen.
Much more valuable innovation is the updated file manager. Now you can easily transfer files from your smartphone to a USB flash drive and vice versa in it, unnecessary files can be deleted, both from a USB flash drive and from a microSD card.
As befits a flagship, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge supports all the most modern technologies and communication standards, including Wi-Fi 802.11ac 5 GHz, LTE Cat.9, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC, ANT +. The latter is valuable because it makes it possible to connect a smartphone with various fitness accessories (for example, chest heart rate monitors) using an energy efficient protocol.
Also note that the smartphone supports two SIM cards. At least that's what Samsung says, but we couldn't verify it. In our sample (engineering sample), the slot did not allow inserting a second Nano-SIM, the space for it was slightly less than necessary. Apparently, this should be attributed to the features of the engineering sample. But if you buy a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in the showroom, ask a consultant to show you how and where to insert the second SIM card.
Autonomous work and heating
The smartphone is equipped with a significantly larger battery than the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge - 3600 mAh versus the previous 2600 mAh. Even the larger S6 Edge + is only 3,000mAh.
Of course, such an increase had the most positive effect on the battery life: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is one of the leaders in this regard, and it is able to run on battery power even with moderate activity for much longer than the standard time of one day.
With active photo and video shooting for one busy day, the smartphone sat down by about 50%, working in "airplane" mode and with automatic screen brightness. Under the same conditions, watching an MP4 movie loaded into the built-in memory drains the battery by about 10% every hour.
In addition, we tested the autonomous operation of the smartphone according to our method, with the brightness set to 100 cd / m².
As you can see, the less stressful scenario, the better the smartphone performs. So, in the gaming scene, it is inferior to the iPhone 6s Plus in terms of operating time, and in video playback, it surpasses. And finally, let's pay attention to the excellent result in the reading mode. By the way, among the Android smartphones that we have ever tested, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is out of competition in this scenario!
Below are thermal images of the rear surface taken after 10 minutes of running the battery test in the GFXBenchmark program (the lighter, the higher the temperature):
It can be seen that the heating is strongly localized above the center and close to the right edge, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 44 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), which is above the average value in this test for modern smartphones.
We should also note the speed of charging the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge supports technology fast charging QuickCharge and when using the included power supply (9V 1.67A) fully charges in about an hour and a half. The device charges up to 50% in 40 minutes, half an hour is enough to fill the battery by 38%, and 15 minutes - by 22%.
During charging, both the smartphone and the power supply unit noticeably heat up, but this does not go beyond the comfortable values, that is, you will not burn your hands.
In general, despite the situation with load modes, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge can be considered one of the best (if not the best) Android smartphones in terms of battery life. And, of course, the charging speed is a very big plus compared to the iPhone, since there are times when you need to recharge your smartphone urgently, but you only have a few minutes, there are times - especially when traveling or if you forgot to charge your smartphone at night.
findings
Well, we thoroughly got acquainted with one of the main smartphone novelties of this year, tested it both in the laboratory and in real life (and in extreme conditions). Based on the results of studying the device, we can safely admit that at the moment it is the real pinnacle of "smartphone building". The device combines innovation, practicality and uncompromising in almost all respects. By the fourth model in the Edge line (and the third among the S Edge), Samsung found an almost ideal ratio of screen diagonal to body size, equipped the smartphone with support for memory cards and two SIM cards, and was also able to implement full-fledged moisture protection without sacrificing the dimensions of the device or external view (no plugs - hello Sony!). On top of that, the battery capacity has grown significantly, and now it is one of the best smartphones in terms of battery life.
The curvature of the screen and its functional application, of course, still remain controversial points (for the convenience of everyday use, this is more a minus than a plus), but it cannot be argued that this feature makes the Samsung smartphone unique, which is perhaps really valuable in our time of the clones. And its advanced photography capabilities and outstanding performance make it the perfect choice for enthusiasts. Of course, all this could not but affect the cost: the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with a price tag of 60 thousand rubles occupies the highest price category. However, it is still cheaper than the iPhone 6s Plus even with the smallest internal storage. And therefore, it is a very, very formidable competitor to the flagship of the apple company.
Finally, we bring to your attention a video review, where we share the main impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and clearly demonstrate some of its features (including water resistance).
P. S. For an excellent combination appearance and design functionality (above all, the implementation of water resistance), we present the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with our Original Design editorial award:
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones are the flagship of the Samsung lineup with a stylish design and an excellent camera. We will focus on the photography capabilities of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in our review. We tested both smartphones - Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. They have the same cameras, so the pictures and videos are no different. If you are thinking about which model to choose, the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge - hold them in your hands in the showroom, think about which model you need: the more affordable and practical S7 or the stylish S7 Edge with a curved screen.
The main difference is the screen. Both models have an AMOLED touchscreen. The Galaxy S7 has a 5.1-inch screen, while the S7 Edge has a 5.5-inch screen. The screen resolution for both smartphones is the same - 2560x1440 pixels per inch.
More about galaxy specifications For S7 and S7 Edge, read.
And today we will talk in detail about the camera of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones. The main camera has a resolution of 12 MP, optics with a constant aperture of F / 1.7 and an optical image stabilization system.
The matrix resolution compared to the camera of the Galaxy S6 smartphone has decreased from 16 to 12 megapixels! But at the same time, S7 began to shoot much better. What's the secret? The secret is the larger sensor and the new Dual Pixel autofocus system. Each dot is split into two independent photodiodes, one for imaging and the other for fast and accurate phase detection autofocus. As a result, the photo and video quality is noticeably better than that of the S6 model.
The front cameras in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have a resolution of 5 megapixels, and optics with a constant aperture of F / 1.7. For Skype conversations and selfies, permission is more than enough.
How does the camera shoot? Let's see some examples of filming!
The main advantage of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is good quality of shooting in low light conditions. Here, the optical image stabilizer comes in handy - the pictures come out clear without blur.
The camera's light meter works accurately, the balance between shadows and highlights is almost always perfect. In the auto white balance mode, the camera almost never makes mistakes, and if this happens, then very rarely. The pictures are pleasing with excellent sharpness over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe frame, the colors look natural: the camera shoots very truthfully, you look at the photo and remember, yes, that's exactly how it was in reality. All these advantages allow us to confidently call the Galaxy S7 camera one of the best in modern smartphones.
Pro Mode
Experienced amateur photographers will appreciate the Pro mode: you can control all shooting parameters and save pictures in DNG format. The pictures can then be processed to your liking in a graphics editor. Of course, not everyone will take this seriously. But if you are serious about your photography and want your best shots, Pro mode is for you!
Geotags
Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge allow you to save geotags, this is a very convenient function, you can always understand where the photo was taken. Geotags are enabled by default, but you can disable them in the settings if you want.
Portrait photography
We shoot portraits most often! The Galaxy S7's camera does an excellent job with this task. Check out our example. The picture was taken from the Ferris wheel in Sokolniki Park in the evening in the setting sun. During this time, the light is soft and ideal for portraits. Pay attention to the faces, there are no overexposures and shadows.
The second example is shooting on a veranda in a summer cafe. See how well the camera handles the foreground and background. Skin tones are natural. That's just the face in the shadows, but here Instagram filters will come to the rescue.
Selfie
This picture was taken with the front camera, it has a 5 megapixel matrix. The selfie turned out very well. Pay attention to the result of applying the filter to smooth the skin. In our example, it is very soft. But if desired, anti-aliasing can be adjusted to your taste.
Selective focus
Scene program "Selective focus" will effectively blur the background or foreground to your taste. The settings can be adjusted after shooting! In the Galaxy S6, this feature has already been implemented and included. Alas, the glitches remained!
Snapshot normal in mode
In this shot, focus is in the foreground, the background is blurred.
Glitches are clearly visible in this picture. No need !!!
Object shooting
The Galaxy S7 focuses very well on close objects. We filmed an example in a cafe. Here's a general outline:
And here's a close-up of the cheesecake! By the way, a delicious thing!
Day landscape
Capturing landscapes with the Galaxy S7 is a pleasure! This photo was taken at Chistye Prudy in Moscow. Look at the picture! Wide dynamic range, excellent detail in shadows and highlights.
Here is the filming of the Friendship of Peoples fountain at VDNKh. Yes, we were lucky with the weather, but the Galaxy s7 perfectly conveyed the mood of a summer day!
Look at the detail of the shot. And this frame was taken with a smartphone :)
Evening landscape
This shot was taken in Pro mode with a tripod. Since the smartphone has a professional mode, why not take pictures in good quality?
HDR
HDR will almost always make your landscape shots more expressive and natural. But there are situations where HDR must be turned on. Take a look at our example - we photographed the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker at the Tverskaya Zastava. The temple was in the shade, in the usual shooting mode the facade of the temple came out dark.
Turning on HDR is a completely different matter! Shadow details are now better.
Original photo: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/Jehj/kSmdzvnZ1
The second example is a forest in cloudy weather. It's not easy to get a balanced shot in this kind of light. The first frame is shooting in normal mode.
Original photo: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/HTEA/SHtoFRyaT
And here is HDR! Amazing. We pressed one button and this is what a wonderful result.
Original photo: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/JDUM/T7sKyqfKs
Test video
We figured out the photo, Galaxy S7 was able to surprise us! What about the video? Let's check!
Ducks Ultra HD 3840x2160
We filmed these wonderful ducklings on Chistye Prudy in Moscow. Look how cute they are! We recorded this fragment in Ultra HD holding a smartphone in our hands.
Squirrel shooting in Full HD
And here the shooting is already in Full HD. The quality is certainly worse, but Full HD is enough for most tasks. Look what a brave squirrel! Eats nuts straight from the hands of a child!
Swans shooting in Full HD
Some scenes look much more impressive on video than on photos! See what beautiful white swans live in Gorky Park in Moscow.
Rock musicians. Make the sound louder!
The Galaxy S7 writes sound great. We recorded a performance by street musicians. And they play very well!
Time laps
Galaxy S7 captures time lapse perfectly in Full HD resolution. The most spectacular time lapses are obtained in fine weather when there are white clouds in the sky. Fix the camera still and shoot videos for 10 minutes.
Time lapse shooting example
DNG processing
As noted, the Galaxy S7 allows you to shoot in DNG format. See what you can do with your photo by editing it in Lightroom. Of course, the Galaxy S7 is not a professional DSLR. But there are situations when you don't need to draw attention to yourself, but it is simply necessary to shoot a plot. Journalists often face this situation. So, with the Galaxy S7 in hand, you will look like a curious tourist. No one will even suspect that you actually have a high-quality camera in your hands that can shoot in RAW format :)
Example of DNG processing from Galaxy S7 camera in Adobe Lightroom
You can try it yourself! Here are the DNG originals:
Let's sum up the testing results
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones do an excellent job of capturing photos and videos. If you wanted to combine the purchase of a quality smartphone and an amateur camera, then the Galaxy S7 is a great choice! Feel free to buy Galaxy S7! Of course, smartphones are not budget. Look at the prices! Not cheap. But having bought a gadget, you will definitely not regret the money spent, the smartphone will delight you with excellent build quality and, of course, excellent quality pictures and videos!
Of the shortcomings, perhaps, it is worth noting the lack of optical zoom. Galaxy S7 shoots so well that there is a desire to shoot all scenes with it! We will also scold the Selective focus mode. It's time to eliminate glitches already! Otherwise, there is nothing to complain about.
Technical characteristics of smartphones Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
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| CPU | Samsung Exynos 8890, 8 cores; 64 bit; 1.6 GHz + 2.3 GHz | |
| Screen | 5.1 "Super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | 5.5 ", Super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen resolution | 2560x1440 pixels, 576 ppi | 2560x1440 pixels, 534 ppi |
| Main camera | 12 MP, F / 1.7; optical stabilization | |
| Front-camera | 5 MP, f / 1.7 | |
| Built-in memory | 32 or 64 GB | |
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| Memory card slot | yes, up to 200 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card) | |
| Fingerprint scanner | there is | |
| Wireless Modules | NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| SIM Quantity | two nanoSIM or nanoSIM + microSD | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, PMA and Qi wireless charging | 3600 mAh, PMA and Qi wireless charging |
| Dimensions | 69.6x142.4x7.9 mm | 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 157 g |
| Price* | 49,990 rubles | 59,990 rubles |
* Average price according to Yandex Market data at the time of the review release
© Nikita Birzhakov, 2016
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The article test is protected using "Yandex-original texts": Text from 08/18/2016 01:01
While the South Korean manufacturer's mid-range lineup is undergoing significant changes, its luxury counterpart continues to persevere as Samsung's flagship flagship. The model under review today is one of the oldest representatives of the country of Morning Freshness in the smartphone market. And this is not only for the beautiful design. Details - in our review samsung smartphone Galaxy S7 Edge.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge specifications
It is quite logical that from a smartphone that proudly bears the title of the most expensive among its brethren, one should expect decent technological equipment. And in comparison with the younger models, this is true. Even with significant changes in the 2017 A-line smartphones, last year's Galaxy S7 Edge is in no way inferior, and in many ways, surpasses the middle class.
Housing
Like its predecessors the S6 edge and similar edge + model, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a curved display at the edges. However, this time the developers did not rush from one extreme to another and made the size of the flagship medium and quite acceptable. The case is 72.6 mm wide, 150.9 mm long and only 7.7 mm thick. The phone weighs 157 g.
The buyer can choose from three color options: black diamond, dazzling platinum and silver titanium (black, gold and silver in common people).
The case itself looks quite standard for most Samsumg models. Most of the front part of the smartphone is occupied by the screen, under it there are a mechanical Home button with a built-in fingerprint scanner and touch-sensitive “Return” and “Context Menu”. Above, as you might have guessed, the speaker, the front camera lens along with its built-in flash, the proximity sensor, and, of course, the logo of the South Korean company.
The samsung s7 ebge case is made of 3D glass and metal. The developers refused to cut the border into the hand
In the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the creators have decided to abandon the metal edging around the edge of the most prominent Home button. A pretty good solution that wins the device a few style points. However, at the same time, the aluminum frame around the entire perimeter of the phone remained in its place, and in general it became a little thicker compared to its predecessor. In spite of everything, I absolutely do not want to let go of the smartphone. And this is due to the curved 3D glass that covers the flagship on both sides.
Corning Gorilla Glass 4, in turn, has an oleophobic coating, which means that your gadget is now reliably protected from dust and scratches, and also does not glare in the sun like a polished basin. Many users, however, noted that the phone has a small drawback, namely, strong soiling. In other words, any fingerprint remains a very noticeable stain on the case.
Technical stuffing
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge rightfully takes the leading place among its brothers. The phone is equipped with the most advanced technological developments, and you will not see such a powerful and advanced "filling" in any of the younger models of the company. This flagship is equipped with an eight-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz. The device perfectly copes with a lot of resource-intensive costs due to the competent distribution of tasks between the 2.3 GHz and 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. The graphics accelerator Mali-T880 MP12 is responsible for a decent picture, which, in comparison with the Mali-T780 in the S6 Edge model, produces 80% (!) Better results.
S7 Edge has operating system Google Android 6.0.1 and TouchWiz shell. The latter adds some lightness and simplicity to the overall look of the system. At the same time, its traditional “sticking” has not gone anywhere either. True, they are not very noticeable.
Photo: technical capabilities of a smartphone based on tests
The Samsung s7 edge can even customize the color schemes of the display on
Protection against moisture and dust
Also, S7 Edge can boast that its body, among other things, is made according to the IP68 standard. You can safely take your smartphone with you to the bathroom, pool, take it out of your pocket in heavy rain or sandstorm... After all, the IP68 standard guarantees your favorite device protection against moisture and dust getting inside it. It is important to note that it is not only the monolithic design that protects the “organs” of the flagship. The components of its board are carefully impregnated with a special water-repellent solution. By the way, you will not find any stubs. All vulnerabilities (for example, speakers, microphones and USD-connector) are reliably protected by special moisture-proof membranes.
Accelerated and wireless charging
The convenience of the phone adds the ability to both accelerated wired and wireless charging. As the developers promise, your device will be half charged in half an hour, and it will take another 60 minutes to fully restore the battery. However, such fast charging has its own conditions: the screen must be in sleep mode all this time. Otherwise, the current strength drops noticeably and the battery recharge rate is greatly reduced. The same effect is observed with wireless charging (Qi and PMA standard) - 100% in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Working with games
Also, the phone has one interesting application called Game Tools. As you might guess, it allows the user to optimize the gameplay as much as possible. You can block the touch buttons at the bottom of the panel for a while, minimize the game, make screenshots. And now the most amazing thing. The phone has enough power not only for resource-intensive games. It is enough to record gameplay and even stream.
Front camera is good, but not ideal
Other "goodies"
The choice of video quality is truly varied. Here you can find GA, HD, 1: 1, Full HD, and Full HD at 60 fps. The available permission doesn't end there. The phone can record in both QHD and even UHD, better known as 4K resolution.
Extensive camera settings will appeal not only to amateurs, but also to professionals.It's hard to imagine why a camera on a phone needs 4K quality, but you must admit that its presence is definitely good news
Add to this multiple recording modes (slow motion and time-lapse), as well as the ability to create video collages and conduct live broadcasts. And do not forget that all this can be done without loss of quality in low light conditions.
Video: Time Lapse Shooting Example
Video: example of slow motion shooting on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
In general, the camera in the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gives its owner incredible opportunities. Despite the fact that the resolution of the lenses has decreased, the quality of the shooting has not suffered at all. A big plus is the ability to individually configure each parameter, the choice of blank modes, as well as their variety. It should also be noted how clear and detailed images are obtained even in low light conditions. Undoubtedly, the phone stands out from most of its colleagues. And it is thanks to the excellent camera that it can claim the leading place among the flagships.